Cefoperazone Sodium Salt is an antibiotic drug that belongs to the third-generation cephalosporin class. It is commonly used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. Cefoperazone Sodium Salt is available in the form of a white crystalline powder, which is highly soluble in water.
This antibiotic acts by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. It achieves this by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) present in the bacteria, thereby preventing the cross-linking of peptidoglycan polymers, essential components of the bacterial cell wall. As a consequence, the bacterial cell wall weakens and ultimately ruptures, leading to cell death.
Cefoperazone Sodium Salt is effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including strains that are resistant to other antibiotics. It is particularly useful in treating infections caused by Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Streptococcus pneumoniae, among others.
As with all antibiotics, it is important to use Cefoperazone Sodium Salt judiciously to prevent the development of drug-resistant bacteria. It is typically administered via injection into the muscle or vein, with the dosage and duration of treatment depending on the severity and type of infection. Common side effects of Cefoperazone Sodium Salt include gastrointestinal disturbances, allergic reactions, and rarely, liver toxicity.
